Clive Thompson on Nostr: I just now realized/learned that Delibes' "Flower Duet" from Lakmé is a counterpoint ...

I just now realized/learned that Delibes' "Flower Duet" from Lakmé is a counterpoint duet -- the two singers do the same melody with the same timing but different lyrics

This video shows the lyrics counterposed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnKLvyFZKK8

This here is probably my favorite live version on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1ZL5AxmK_A